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  • Studies suggest that individuals hose who smoke marijuana with high THC content marijuana are almost 7 times more likely to report psychosis than the users who user lower THC content marijuana.
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Seniors/Older Adults - Empire, Alabama

You may be amazed to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Empire, AL. Addiction is a problem that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have a lot more life experience can drop into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Generally their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is beneficial and may take far more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment programs are a valuable tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Quite a few elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • Zukoski Outpatient
    24.4 miles from Empire, Alabama
    Zukoski Outpatient is located at:

    601 Princeton Avenue SW
    Birmingham, AL. 35211

    If you would like to contact Zukoski Outpatient, you can reach them at 205-785-5787.

    Zukoski Outpatient offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • UAB Department of Psychiatry
    25.2 miles from Empire, Alabama
    UAB Department of Psychiatry is located at:

    1713 6th Avenue South
    Birmingham, AL. 35294

    If you would like to contact UAB Department of Psychiatry, you can reach them at 205-934-6054.

    UAB Department of Psychiatry offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance
  • UAB Hospital
    25.2 miles from Empire, Alabama
    UAB Hospital is located at:

    619 19th Street South
    Birmingham, AL. 35249

    If you would like to contact UAB Hospital, you can reach them at 205-975-2710.

    UAB Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)